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a group of people acting together within a larger group
several factions within the environmental movement have joined forces to save this wilderness area
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Recent Examples of faction
In addition, the previous Trump administration’s Israel policy was significantly shaped by staff, and that staff has changed markedly with the introduction of an isolationist faction that seeks to extricate America from international commitments.
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
Washington — House Republicans made a number of last-minute changes to the legislation containing President Trump's second-term agenda in order to win over opposing factions in the GOP.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 22 May 2025
Various Palestinian militant factions are also present in the town, regularly clashing with both Israeli and Palestinian Authority forces.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 May 2025
Read our live coverage » What different Republican factions wanted
Disagreements within the House Republican caucus had led to uncertainty over the timing and fate of the bill.
—Martín González Gómez, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
Washington — House Republicans made a number of last-minute changes to the legislation containing President Trump's second-term agenda in order to win over opposing factions in the GOP.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 22 May 2025
Various Palestinian militant factions are also present in the town, regularly clashing with both Israeli and Palestinian Authority forces.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 21 May 2025
Read our live coverage » What different Republican factions wanted
Disagreements within the House Republican caucus had led to uncertainty over the timing and fate of the bill.
—Martín González Gómez, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faction
Noun
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Cunha now has too much baggage and a fresh start is regarded as the best option for all parties.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Garfield and Barbaro were first photographed together at W Magazine's Best Performances party in Los Angeles on Jan. 4.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The 26-year-old will sign a six-year contract with his new side.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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This construction also helps to keep the down even throughout, which avoids any clumping on any specific side.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Trump and allies such as Davis have complained that the judges ruling against him are left wing partisans.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Barnett had photographs from the company’s archive, documenting the internal structure of the wings of a 1930s China Clipper flying boat, blown up and displayed as artwork.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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Today the rule of state is the guarantee for all sects.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the terrorist sect has been rewarded for its efforts by Israeli strikes culminating in the total destruction of the Sanaa airport.—
The Editors,
National Review,
8 May 2025
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Days later, Dennis Hubert’s cousin, Rev. Charles R. Hubert, escaped an attempt on his life, and the Spelman College chapel was attacked, according to the coalition.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Independent voters were a key pillar of Trump's coalition in the 2024 election, with 46 percent backing him—up from 41 percent in 2020, when a majority (54 percent) voted Democrat.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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As the antivenom began its work, Reed was airlifted to Phoenix Children's Hospital, where her medical team focused on correcting the toddler's plummeting oxygen levels due to the venom, The Arizona Republic reported.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The Braves are still just 2-12 in games against the Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers this season, including sweeps by both teams during Atlanta’s 0-7 season-opening trip to Southern California.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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Combined with a cooperative stance toward China, the U.S., and emerging blocs like Mercosur and the African Union, the EU remains a pragmatic and reliable partner.—
Elena Bou,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Japan's membership of Asia's other mega trade bloc, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), is also strategically important for Tokyo.—
Robert Ward,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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“Faction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faction. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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